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Regional meat and vegetable stew
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 serving (medium) of Kaydırak dish (250 g) has 320 calories. That works out to 128 calories per 100 g. It contains 14 g of carbs, 21 g of protein, 19.8 g of fat and 3.3 g of fiber. Its 1.8 µg of B12 covers 73% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 28 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 serving (medium) · 250 g
320
KCAL / 250G
Carbs
14g
· 5% DV
Protein
21g
· 42% DV
Fat
19.8g
· 25% DV
Fiber
3.3g
· 12% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 18% · Protein 26% · Fat 56%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 320 kcal | |
| Total fat | 19.8 g | 25% |
| Saturated fat | 6.25 g | 31% |
| Trans fat | 0.2 g | |
| Sodium | 600 mg | 26% |
| Total carbohydrate | 14 g | 5% |
| Fiber | 3.3 g | 12% |
| Protein | 21 g | 42% |
Calories: Calories measure energy. Average daily need is 2,000 kcal. Excess calories are stored as fat, too few cause weight loss.
Carbs: Your body's primary energy source. The brain runs exclusively on carbs. Daily need: 275g.
Protein: Essential for muscle repair and cell growth. Daily need: 50g. Keeps you full and boosts metabolism.
Fat: Needed for hormone production and vitamin absorption. Daily need: 78g. Limit saturated fats, choose unsaturated.
Fiber: Critical for digestive health and satiety. Daily need: 28g. Stabilizes blood sugar, lowers cholesterol.
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| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 serving (medium) | 250 g | 320 kcal |
| 1 tablespoon (shredded) | 18 g | 23 kcal |
| 2 tablespoon (diced) | 36 g | 46 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 128 kcal |
| 1 serving (small) | 180 g | 230 kcal |
| 1 cup (whole) | 220 g | 282 kcal |
| 1 piece (whole) | 300 g | 384 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 350 g | 448 kcal |
Calculated from 128 calories per 100 g.
Kaydırak dish is a regional Turkish meat-and-vegetable stew. Recipes can differ from one locality or household to another, so the name does not point to one universally fixed ingredient list or method.
Kaydırak dish is described as a regional dish, but its exact place of origin is not consistently established. Regional recipes may use different vegetables and methods, so it is safer not to assign it to a specific province without a local source.
Kaydırak dish is made by cooking meat and vegetables together until tender. A practical home method is to brown the meat briefly, add the vegetables and cooking liquid, then simmer gently so the meat softens and the flavors combine.
Meat and vegetables are the defining ingredients of Kaydırak dish, while the particular vegetables vary by recipe. For a home version, use onion and seasonal vegetables, but follow a local recipe if you want to reproduce a specific regional style.
The meat can vary between recipes; home cooks may use lamb or beef. Cut it into evenly sized pieces and simmer it until tender with the vegetables, since the cooking time depends on the cut and the size of the pieces.
Simmer the meat gently rather than rushing the cooking. Briefly brown it first, then cook it with enough liquid until tender; if the pot starts drying out before the meat softens, add a little hot water.
Kaydırak dish is served hot as a main course. Bread, rice, or yogurt can accompany it, depending on the recipe and the meal; choose a simple side so it complements rather than overwhelms the stew.
Yes, Kaydırak dish can be made a day ahead. Cool it promptly, transfer it to a covered container, and refrigerate it; reheat only the portion you need until it is thoroughly hot throughout.
Yes, Kaydırak dish can be frozen, although the vegetables may soften after thawing. Cool it, portion it into airtight containers, and freeze; thaw it safely before reheating until hot throughout.
Reheat Kaydırak dish gently in a covered saucepan over low heat, stirring occasionally. Add a small splash of water if the stew has thickened, and heat only the amount you plan to eat rather than repeatedly reheating the whole batch.
Vitamins
B12
1.75µg · 73% DV
B3
6mg · 38% DV
B6
0.45mg · 26% DV
Vitamin A
170µg · 19% DV
Minerals
Selenium
23µg · 42% DV
Zinc
4mg · 36% DV
Phosphorus
240mg · 34% DV
Sodium
600mg · 26% DV
Potassium ⭐
620mg · 18% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
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Kaydırak dish is a regional Turkish stew made by cooking meat and vegetables together in a pot. The particular vegetables and cut of meat can vary between local and family recipes, but the ingredients are usually simmered until tender, with the cooking liquid forming part of the dish.
It is served hot as a main meal, often with bread or rice; plain yoghurt is another fitting accompaniment. The vegetables soften into the broth while the meat gives the stew a hearty, savoury character. Nutritionally, it provides both protein and fat, with 128 calories per 100 g. For a lighter plate, serve it with salad and choose a smaller portion of rice or bread.
Medium
How many vitamins, minerals and how much fiber this food carries per calorie. A high score means a lot of nutrition for few calories.
Medium
An EatBetter score computed from fiber, protein and calorie density. A high score means staying full longer on the same calories.
Both scores are calculated per 100 g and do not change with the selected portion. The satiety score is EatBetter's own calculation, not a clinical measure.
NOVA 2
Minimally Processed
1. Unprocessed
2. Minimally Processed
3. Processed
4. Ultra-Processed
NOVA classifies foods into 4 groups by industrial processing. NOVA 1 (unprocessed) is the healthiest.
No known major allergens
Vegan
— Not suitable
Vegetarian
— Not suitable
Gluten-Free
✓ Suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
✓ Suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
6.25g
MONOUNSATURATED
7.75g
POLYUNSATURATED
2g
Omega 6:3 ratio 11.9:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (11.9:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.